" An incident took place last week where a carer left a child unattended. The child was found safe and well and we are undertaking a full investigation.”

“As soon as this incident came to light, steps were immediately taken to arrange a new fostering placement for the child”

In 2007, Haringey Council was thrust into the public eye after Baby P, later named as Peter Connelly, died in the care of his mother and her boyfriend despite extensive contact between social workers and the family.

Sharon Shoesmith, director of children's services at the council, was sacked from her £130,000-a-year job.